His departure follows a wave of leadership changes that has seen nearly two dozen top military leaders retire, be removed or leave early.

C. D. Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, is the latest in a long line of military departures.

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job. The Army confirmed late Tuesday that Gen.

The four-star general becomes the latest high-ranking Pentagon official to head for the exits under Hegseth's tenure.